About James Tunney
Lived 1927 – 2010 (aged 83). James Tunney was a Canadian politician, farmer and dairy farmer.
James Francis "Jim" Tunney (June 16, 1927 – September 22, 2010) was a Canadian dairy farmer and member of the Senate of Canada.
Background Born in Grafton, Ontario, Tunney was a fourth generation farmer from Northumberland County, Ontario. He was a director of the Dairy Farmers of Canada for 18 years, a director of the Dairy Bureau of Canada for 8 years, and a director of the Ontario Milk Marketing Board for 12 years. For 16 years, he was a Trustee with the Peterborough, Victoria, Northumberland & Clarington District Separate School Board.
He was summoned to the Senate of Canada for the Ontario senatorial division of Grafton on the advice of Prime Minister Jean Chrétien in 2001. A Liberal, he served for 1 year and 3 months until his mandatory retirement at the age of 75 in 2002.
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Who was James Tunney?
Canadian politician (1927–2010)
When was James Tunney born?
James Tunney was born on 16 June 1927 in Grafton.
When did James Tunney die?
James Tunney died on 22 September 2010 in Cobourg.
What was James Tunney's occupation?
James Tunney was a politician, farmer and dairy farmer.
What nationality was James Tunney?
James Tunney was Canadian.
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· DBpedia: James Tunney (Canadian politician)
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